Posts by IraRott

Beep-Beep! Here is something different for those of you who like gears and motors…Introducing my new Jimmy the Hybrid Car crochet pattern! Since Jimmy is a hybrid car, it can be a Rug (1) or a Throw Blanket (2). It... Continue reading →

Past weekend I had an amazing Book Signing event at Coles Bookstore in Chatham, ON Canada. I would like to say a huge thank you all employees and coordinators for organizing it and for providing me a beautiful set up table.... Continue reading →

Vintage lace has always had a magical impact on me. Its enchanting appearance is filled with historical values passed down through generations. Here are a few samples that caught my eye at the Fergus Scottish Festival this summer, aren’t they just gorgeous?! Irish... Continue reading →

Happy Thanksgiving to all our Canadian friends and family! We are truly grateful to have the support of people like you, thank you for your unending encouragement and inspiration. To show our appreciation, I wrote this new FREE pattern Family Gathering Pumpkin Rug & I... Continue reading →

Here is our new friend – Snuggles the Cactus. Unlike other cacti, Snuggles is not pokey and he won’t hurt you…he is actually very soft, cuddly, and squishy, the opposite of what a cactus is. Snuggles is the only cactus... Continue reading →

I am often asked about how I design and write my patterns…There is no easy answer to this question as each pattern is a unique creation, which starts with an idea that I carry in my heart for weeks, months,... Continue reading →

I can’t believe that there are only a few days left before my NEW book “Crochet Animal Rugs” is officially released! If you already preordered it, Amazon will start shipping books August 7 – August 14 (depending on locations). The... Continue reading →

There are many different JAYGO techniques for joining granny squares or other crochet motifs. I have previously written about Join-As-You-Go with picot and Join-As-You-Go with single crochet…so here is another method I often use – Join-As-You-Go with arches. Using this method, we... Continue reading →

I am so excited to finally be able to share our big news – I wrote a book! …And it’s now available for pre-order on Amazon! It took over a year to complete this work, but I am extremely happy with the... Continue reading →

Some days I wish I was a turtle on a warm sandy beach…and now is the perfect time to go to the beach to crochet! I love to crochet blankets in spring & summer because I usually have more time... Continue reading →

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I am a knit & crochet designer from Southern Ontario, Canada. I love working with yarns, textiles, & other fibers. Knitting & Crocheting have always been passions of mine! Thank you so much for stopping by, I hope you enjoy this little place where yarn meets fun!